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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.35, 3,867.63 and 2,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.35, 3,867.63 and 2,248.65 is: 3,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.35 : 3,867.63 = 2,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.35/3,867.63 = 2,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.35x = 3,867.63 × 2,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.35x = 8,696,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696,946.20/2,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.02

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